Mexican beloved superstar, Lucero, has become the official celebrity spokesperson for Proctor & Gamble’s brand, Olay.
Lucero’s stunning beauty, flawless skin and easy spirit make her an ideal addition to the Olay family of spokespeople/spokes models.
The advertising campaign will consist of TV, print, radio and online ads to be featured nationwide in Hispanic publications and broadcast stations in Mexico and the United States. Lucero’s voice will also be heard on Olay’s Web site, www.MiOlay.com, which is the Spanish version of the popular online consultation Web site, www.MyOlay.com.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Lucero to Olay, where she will represent the brand with the beauty and grace that she is renowned for in the United States and Mexico,” said Eric Admiral, brand manager for Olay.
Lucero started her career at the age of 10 as “Lucerito” in the children’s television series, Alegrias del Mediodia. Since then, she has participated in multiple soap operas, TV shows, theater productions and has recorded more than 34 albums throughout her career.
“I’m honored that such a prestigious brand like Olay has chosen me to become the spokesperson for their line, which I much like,” added Lucero.
The advertising campaign will start this September in the United States and in Mexico. “
Lucero buscará oportunidades en otros países con su nuevo personaje
Lucero sues Universal Music - The singer claims the record company never paid her
PEOPLE en Espanol Names the Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year
The magazine also gives thumps up to women with curves highlighting Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Grey Anatomy’s Sara Ramirez and singer Jennifer Hudson for their great sense of fashion; and celebrates famous moms who recently shed the pregnancy weight and got back into shape like Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez. Daisy Fuentes takes top honors in a special reader’s poll on www.peopleenespanol.com.
Among the Best Dressed men are David Beckman, taking the top honors, along with actors George Clooney, Javier Bardem and singer Daddy Yankee.
The issue also includes a ‘who wore it best’ section, putting celebrities head to head for readers to decide who looks best in the same dress. Among them: Christina Aguilera vs. Amanda Bynes in a sleek Herve Leger, and Jennifer Garner vs. Eva Longoria in a strapless Gucci.The Best Dressed Women of 2008:
1. Penelope Cruz, Actress
2. Charlize Theron, Actress
3. Kate del Castillo, Mexican actress
4. Eva Longoria, Actress
5. Lili Estefan, Univision TV host
6. Katie Holmes, Actress
7. Sofia Vergara, Colombian actress
8. Lucero, Mexican actress
9. Candela, Telemundo TV host
10. Daisy Fuentes, model ( www.peopleenespanol.com users choice)The Best Dressed Men of 2008:
1. David Beckman, Athlete
2. Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
3. George Clooney, Actor
4. Mauricio Islas, Mexican actor
5. Shalim, actor
6. Wisin, Reggaeton artist
7. Yandel, Reggaeton artist
8. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton artist
9. Anthony, Dominican lead singer of Aventura
10. Felipe Viel, Telefutura TV hostThe issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears appear on the magazine’s worst dressed list for second year in a row and newcomer Janet Jackson is criticized for her fashion mishaps. Voters on www.peopleenespanol.com selected Cuban actress Niurka Marcos as the worst dressed celeb.
The September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today’s top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get that celebrity look with fall inspired trends at a fraction of the cost. For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty check out this month’s PEOPLE en Espanol. (Page 60)
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
David Archuleta on Top
David Archuleta, the first Hispanic contestant to make it as a finalist on American Idol, talks to PEOPLE en Espanol about his newfound fame, how he almost did not make it, and his plans for the future. “I’ve always imagined myself on stage,” says Archuleta, who at 17-years-old, placed second, after David Cook, on the hit reality show series.
Even after millions of votes and his “Archie” fan club, he still remains humble. “I thought nobody liked to hear me sing,” says Archuleta. However, his accomplishments are nothing short of a miracle. About a year and a half ago, Archuleta received medical treatment for paralysis in his vocal cords. “The doctor said there is somebody up there who wants him to sing because, medically speaking, he should not be able to,” says Archuleta’s father.
He’s now gearing up for the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and will also start recording his first album as a solo artist. “I feel a connection when I hear other people singing. If I can accomplish that, it would make me feel so good,” says Archuleta. (Page 143)
All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol. For daily news and scoops, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol’s guaranteed circulation is 515,000 and reaches more than six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com — now also available in English.Contact:
Elvis Lizardo
212.522.9658
elvis_lizardo@peoplemag.comAmy Galleazzi
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July 28, 2008Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Entertainment Essentials ] [ Noticias en Español ]
Tags: Lucero, novela, telenovelaJune 18, 2008
University of Vermont Environmentalists Court Minority Students
Filed under [ Tomás' Picks ] [ Higher Education ] [ Vermont ]
Tags: border, Doctor, Lucero, student
Mr. Lucero, 22, will soon begin a doctoral program in molecular biology and genetics at the University of Vermont. When he spent a day at the high school recently, his prime goal was to encourage other Latino students, as well as black and Asian-American students, to pursue environmental studies in college and as a career.
Three other Vermont seniors also made the trip, on a mission to recruit minority students from New York City to the state university in Burlington, overlooking Lake Champlain. It is not easy to sell 16- and 17-year-olds on the virtues of camping, hiking, ice skating and living in a small city near the Canadian border when they are more familiar with urban culture, like where to transfer from the E train to the A.”*
June 9, 2008
Filed under [ Community ] [ Entertainment ] [ Ohio ]
Tags: los huracanes del norte, Lucero
The June 20-21 festival will be held at Genoa Park on the west bank of the Scioto River from 5 to 11 each night. It began at 11 a.m. in previous years.
Admission will be $1 the first day but $30 the second night when a major concert is scheduled.”*
June 4, 2008
Border contractors jailed in illegal-immigrant case
Filed under [ Immigration ] [ California ] [ San Diego ]
Tags: border, border patrol, Lucero, Mexico
Christopher Saint Lucero and Manley Lamont Smith work for Wackenhut Corp., which holds a Border Patrol contract to escort illegal immigrants to Mexico after they are captured by agents in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas”*
May 20, 2008
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Press Releases ] [ Blogante Entertainment ] [ Blogante Essentials ]
Tags: Cuba, Cuban, insurance, judge, latin america, Lucero, mobile, Puerto Rican, Reno, Spanish-language, State Farm, telefutura, Univision
Hosted by “Escándalo TV’s” (Showbiz TV) inimitable Charytín Goyco, the “Objetivo Fama” grand finale gala featured performances by reggeatón superstar duo, Wisin y Yandel, as well as Mexican singer and actress, Lucero. In addition, two of the shows’ previous winners Marlon, and Juan, as well as two of the top finalists from other seasons, Iván López and Erica Gonzaba, offered spectacular joint performances with this season’s finalists. Also present during the gala were this season’s 20 participants as well as the renowned panel of judges which included Roberto Sueiro, Fernando Allende, and Mexican singer, Jimena.
The program also included a stellar red-carpet pre-show hosted by “Escándalo TV’s” Marisa del Portillo and Lilia Luciano, who were joined by regional Mexican music star, Rogelio Martínez and popular salsa group, NG2.
Vying for the winning title were four young artists from all corners of the U.S.; Yaindhi Alvarez from New York, NY; Samuel Colón from Moca, PR; Jonathan Rios from Lares, PR; and Christina Eustace from Dallas, TX. After delivering a compelling performance of El Amor que Soñé and Como Yo, Nadie Te Ha Amado, (duo with last season winner, Juan), Cristina Eustace was announced as the winner chosen by viewers.
“Original productions like ‘Objetivo Fama’ exemplify the kind of thrilling and varied programming we consistently offer our audience,” said Bert Medina, senior vice president and operating manager, TeleFutura. “This year’s competition was one of the toughest by far and we sincerely congratulate Cristina for her outstanding dedication and extraordinary winning performance.”
Cristina Eustace will receive a series of valuable prizes, including a recording contract with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (formerly Univision Music Group); a GT edition of Pontiac’s all-new 2009 Vibe; $10,000 cash from McDonald’s; and $10,000 in merchandise from Sears. “Objetivo Fama” relies on the solid support of great sponsors including Pontiac, McDonald’s Corporation, and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Additional sponsors include Garnier Fructis, Maybelline New York, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and Walgreens.
“Objetivo Fama” has truly brought fame to its participants, starting with the Puerto Rican singer, Janina, whose debut CD Todo de Mí featured two singles that climbed to the Top 20 in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America. Second season winner, Anaís, who is Dominican by birth and a New Yorker at heart, made her professional debut with the album titled Así Soy Yo, taking her song Lo que son las Cosas to the #1 spot in the Top 20 for seven consecutive weeks. She has received prestigious nominations for major music awards such as the “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” and the “Latin GRAMMY®s”. Marlon, the winner from the show’s third season and a Cuban artist who carries tropical music in his soul and his country’s liveliness in his heart, recently launched his first CD, Mi Sueño and earned a “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” nomination. Last year’s winner, Juan Vélez, also from Puerto Rico, has already recorded his first album, Con Mi Soledad, which was recently nominated for several music awards.
Extensive online and mobile integration made “Objetivo Fama” anything but a typical reality talent competition. Fans logged onto Univision.com (Keyword: Objetivo Fama) to access exclusive coverage of the entire season and the grand finale. Video highlights of top performances and must-see moments from the “Fama” house were also featured on the mini-site. For those fans on the go, Univision Móvil offered SMS voting, downloadable voice tones and wallpapers of their favorite contestants, as well as a dedicated “Objetivo Fama” mobile portal. In total, viewers cast over 16.5 million votes for their favorite contestants throughout the season, with nearly 11% of votes coming in via mobile.
The Objetivo Fama 2008 voting platform was provided by Telescope, Inc.”*
April 7, 2008
Filed under [ Art y Culture ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Press Releases ] [ California ] [ San Francisco ]
Tags: latin america, Lucero, Luis Gutierrez, mobile
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) presents “The Question is Known: (W)here is Latin American/Latino Art?” in the MCCLA gallery, 2868 Mission St, San Francisco, April 18-May 24, 2008. Opening reception Friday, April 18, 7-10pm ($5). “The Question is Known” includes works by 30 Latino/Latin American artists as well as non-Latinos. Curator Anthony Torres writes that the exhibition “is concerned with making what should be a simple and obvious statement — that Latino artists and art practices are diverse.” A related symposium takes place Saturday, April 19, 10am-3:30pm at San Francisco Art Institute (800 Chestnut St., San Francisco).
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2008 — Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) presents “The Question is Known: (W)here is Latin American/Latino Art?” The exhibition, curated by Anthony Torres, features thirty artists whose works reflect a vast range of aesthetic and conceptual frameworks and material approaches. “The Question is Known: (W)here is Latin American/Latino Art?” is on view at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street (near 24th), San Francisco, April 18-May 24, 2008. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily admission $2). For more information, call (415) 821-1155, or visit www.MissionCulturalCenter.org.
The exhibition premieres with an opening reception on Friday, April 18, 7-10 p.m. ($5). To augment the exhibition, MCCLA has teamed with the Graduate Program of San Francisco Art Institute to present a free symposium on Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at SFAI (800 Chestnut St., San Francisco, www.sfai.edu/questionisknown), exploring various aspects of current approaches to Latin American/Latino art practice.
“The Question is Known” (the title was inspired by lyrics from a Jimi Hendrix song) includes works from private and public collections by artists from the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and includes Latino/Latin American artists as well as non-Latinos for whom Latino/Caribbean art and culture have been sources of inspiration in their work. In an accompanying brochure, curator Anthony Torres writes that “The Question is Known” “is concerned with making what should be a simple and obvious statement — that Latino artists and art practices are diverse.”
On view are works by Vicente Antonorsi, Adrián Arias, José Bedia, Claudia Bernardi, Luis Camnitzer, Victor Cartagena, Rolando Castellón, Enrique Chagoya, Ana de la Cueva, Lewis deSoto, Miguel Farias, Juan Fuentes, Rupert Garcia, Manuel A. Gomez, Matt Gonzalez, Luis Gutierrez, Sylvia Ji, Rob Keller, Geraldine Lozano, Manuel Lucero, James Luna, Manuel Neri, Bernardo Roman Palau, Liliana Porter, Gustavo Ramos Rivera, Clare Rojas, Claudio Roncoli, Raymond Saunders, Robin Savinar, and Nahum Zenil.
MCCLA Executive Director Jennie E. Rodríguez says, “For thirty years, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has presented exhibitions and programs that highlight the richness and diversity of Latino visual arts and cultural expression, and this exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for us to expand on this tradition.”
MCCLA Gallery Coordinator Patricia Rodríguez says, “In my seven years at MCCLA, I have coordinated and curated exhibitions that primarily focus on Latino artists from the Bay Area and throughout California, and have seen audience participation grow. This is a historic exhibition in the 30-year history of MCCLA, with the participation of national and international artists and important galleries and museums, and we hope it will add further audience support for our gallery, classes and programs.”
Through the works selected for “The Question is Known,” explains Torres, the exhibition “aims to interrogate the significance of ‘Latin American/Latino Art’ by problematizing, reformulating, and re-presenting ‘Latin American/Latino Art’ as an intellectual fabrication that is often ‘essentialized’ as a unitary subject or category.”
The exhibition explores Latin American/Latino art as “a historically contingent ideological construct that is not ‘natural’ or given,” Torres continues, “but rather a hybrid of cultural creations that are fluid and mobile, established by contact, conflict, experience, sympathetic issue identification, and fantasy constructions, often constituted as living sources of inspiration, articulated through iconography, formal vocabularies, and personal associations.” The exhibition is thus “concerned with positing ‘Latino art’ as an ambiguous area of inquiry that raises issues, poses questions, and interrogates curatorial perspectives and institutional politics.”"*
*From: http://www.prweb.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel FishApril 2, 2008
Lucero’s Masterpiece ‘LAZOS DE AMOR’ to be Released on DVD April 1st!
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: DVD, Lucero, Nielsen, novela, parents, telenovela, televisa
LAZOS DE AMOR originally aired in 1995 to 5 million nightly viewers, capturing a consistent 24 rating on the US Nielsen Rating scale and outperforming many English-language programs. The success was due in part to its captivating star, Lucero, who earned the coveted TVyNovelas Award for Best Actress for her astounding performance as identical triplets with disparate personalities. Rounding out the talented cast are Luis Jose Santander (”Te Sigo Amando”), 3-time Silver Ariel winner Marga Lopez (”El Manantial”), Luis Bayardo (”Amarte es Mi Pecado”), Silver Ariel and MTV Movie Award winner Demian Bichir (Sin Noticias de Dios), Maty Huitron (”Amor Real”), Felicia Mercado (”Entre el Amor y el Odio”), and a young Angelica Vale, prior to starring role as “La Fea mas Bella”.
The single-disc DVD includes more than 304 minutes of content and is in Spanish with English subtitles. LAZOS DE AMOR will be available at all major retail and online stores, with a suggested retail price of $19.98. (High resolution cover attached).
SYNOPSIS:
Maria Paula, Maria Fernanda and Maria Guadalupe are identical triplets, similar in appearance but with vastly different personalities. When the girls were very young, their parents were killed in a terrible auto accident — caused by Maria Paula, who covered her father’s eyes while he was driving — that left Maria Fernanda blind and Maria Guadalupe with amnesia. Maria Guadalupe was rescued by a woman who raised her as her own daughter, while the others were raised by their grandmother Dona Mercedes, who never lost hope of finding her lost granddaughter. Maria Fernanda grows up to be a sweet and generous girl; Maria Paula becomes willful, capricious and egotistical, always needing to be the center of attention.
The story climaxes with the inevitable encounter of the three sisters, which will have serious consequences in their lives and in the lives of those close to them.
LAZOS DE AMOR
Street Date: April 1st, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 304 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment”**From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel FishDecember 10, 2007
Mexico’s Telethon 2007 Raises $38 Million
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: children, Lucero, Mexico
November 11, 2007
8th Annual Latin Grammy(R) Awards Broadcast Reaches 12.6 Million Viewers
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Media ] [ Press Releases ]
Tags: Calle 13, Colombia, Cuba, Cuban, Daddy Yankee, Eugenio Derbez, family, Juan Luis Guerra, Lucero, Miguel Bosé, mobile, Nielsen, orishas, Puerto Rican, radio, Ricky Martin, Spanish-language, telefutura, television, Ugly Betty, Univision
Among Adults 18-34, the Univision telecast beat such other popular programs as ABC’s “Ugly Betty” (2,171,000); NBC’s “ER” (2,078,000); CBS’s “Survivor China” (1,889,000); Fox’s “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” (1,543,000) and “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” (1,309,000); and CW’s “Smallville” (1,253,000) and “Supernatural” (747,000).
Univision’s telecast of the award show was also an unqualified success among other important demos. This year’s show garnered the second highest audience ever among Adults 18-49 (3.8 million) and Teens 12-17 (390,000), versus previous Latin GRAMMY® broadcasts.
The broadcast was also the #1 program in its time period in a number of major markets among key demos, regardless of language. In Los Angeles, the program was #1 for the time period among Persons 2+ and in the key demos of Adults 18-34, 18-49, and Teens 12-17, beating all other stations in the market. The program was #1 among Adults 18-34 in New York, Houston, and Dallas. It was #1 among Adults 18-49 in Houston and Dallas, and it was #1 in households in Miami.
Held for the very first time in Las Vegas, the excitement of this year’s program started even before the show as thousands of screaming, enthusiastic Latin music fans lined the Green Carpet arrival area at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The completely sold-out, capacity crowd erupted with cheers and danced in the aisles starting with the show’s electrifying opening act of superstar Ricky Martin (winner for Best Male Pop Vocal Album and Best Long Form Music Video) and one of Vegas’ most popular acts, Blue Man Group.
The energized audience was then treated to an incredible line-up of eye-popping Las Vegas style musical numbers spanning the rich spectrum of Latin music featuring Juan Luis Guerra (The evening’s leading winner for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best Merengue Album, and Best Tropical Song), Calle 13 (winners for Best Urban Music Album and Best Urban Song), Pepe Aguilar (Best Ranchero Album), La 5a Estación (Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal), and Laura Pausini (Best Female Pop Vocal Album), and Jesse & Joy (Best New Artist), among others.
The show featured an explosive performance by the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13 and Cuban hip-hop group Orishas, featuring the cast from the Las Vegas production of “STOMP OUT LOUD,” dancers from “HavanaNightShow,” and Arauco Indians from Colombia in native dress. Fellow reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee performed “Ella Me Levanto” surrounded by a bevy of beauties in towering feathered headdresses from the Folies Bergere.
Another musical highlight featured Best Female Pop Vocal Album winner Laura Pausini who was joined onstage by fellow Italian and superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli. In one of the evening’s most colorful productions, Puerto Rican reggeatonera Ivy Queen performed her hit “Que Lloren” dressed as a geisha and surrounded by dancers in elaborate Japanese masks and costumes. In perhaps the most emotionally charged performance of the evening, Spanish singer Shaila Dúrcal moved the audience as she sang “Amor Eterno,” a tribute to her deceased mother, Rocío Dúrcal. One of the most interesting combinations of the show was the pairing of duranguense group Alacranes Musical and Mexican alternative band Kinky. Proving that talent runs in the family, international recording sensation Miguel Bosé performed an exciting duo with his niece Bimba. Closing the show was the night’s biggest winner Juan Luis Guerra who was accompanied on timbales by legendary percussionist Sheila E. in a rousing performance of his hit “La Travesía.”
Contributing to the program’s ratings success was no doubt Univision’s unique cross-promotional efforts by its sister networks TeleFutura and Galavisión, its Univision Radio Group, and its popular website Univision.com. The star-studded extravaganza was also broadcast offering English-language closed-captions, allowing all lovers of Latin music to enjoy this annual celebration of musical artistry.
Univision.com (keyword: Latin Grammy) was the official Spanish-language website of this year’s Latin GRAMMY® Awards. Exclusive online coverage features pre and post-show highlights that include behind-the-scenes videos, celebrity commentary, and a detailed summary of the night’s winners. Rounding out coverage, Univision Móvil also delivers pre and post-show exclusives with mobile video clips from the Green Carpet, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes action.
The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards, co-hosted by internationally acclaimed actress/singer Lucero and Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez, was broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on the Univision Network on Thursday, November 8th, 2007, from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Central).”*
November 6, 2007
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Musica ] [ Press Releases ]
Tags: Aleks Syntek, Aventura, Benjamin Bratt, Calle 13, Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, Durango, Eugenio Derbez, fanny lu, Gloria Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra, kate del castillo, los tigres del norte, Lucero, orishas, outreach, Pablo Montero, radio, Ricky Martin, Shaila Durcal, Sofia Vergara, Spanish-language, Univision, Willy Chirino, Wilmer Valderrama
Actor/Comedian Eugenio Derbez and actress/singer Lucero will co-host the hottest night in Latin music. Fashion entrepreneur and former Miss Universe Barbara Palacios will serve as emcee of the Pre-Telecast ceremony — during which winners in more than 30 of the 49 Latin GRAMMY categories will be announced prior to the evening’s telecast — kicking off a full evening of celebrating excellence in recorded Latin music from around the world.
Alacranes Musical is nominated for Best Banda Album (Ahora Y Siempre). Latin GRAMMY winner Daddy Yankee has nods for Best Urban Music Album (El Cartel — The Big Boss) and Best Urban Song (”Impacto Remix”). Kinky is up for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album (both for Reina). Aleks Syntek is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Leccion De Vuelo).
Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek join previously announced performers and current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Shaila Durcal, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy, La Quinta Estacion, Ricky Martin, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Andrea Bocelli and Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor, six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; actress Kate del Castillo; current nominee Pau Dones (Jarabe de Palo); three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; actor/singer Sergio Goyri; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; singer Fanny Lu; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; actress Barbara Mori; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress Nora Salinas; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara. Additionally, Las Vegas shows “Blue Man Group,” “Folies Bergere,” “HavanaNightShow” and “STOMP OUT LOUD” will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.
Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche de Estrellas” (”Night of the Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by “Primer Impacto” co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Noche de Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music’s most glamorous and gala event.
The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit www.grammy.com.
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit
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November 5, 2007
Lucero presentará los Grammy Latino
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Tags: Lucero
Los representantes artísticos de Lucero aseguraron en un comunicado que en 2006 la ceremonia alcanzó un nivel de audiencia histórico, que superó todas las expectativas de los organizadores.”*
September 20, 2007
Lucero no quiere que sus hijos sean artistas
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: Lucero“La cantante y actriz mexicana Lucero se englobó a sí misma en la categorí de artistas que no quieren que sus hijos sigan sus pasos, pero afirmó también que no se los negarí, en una entrevista publicada hoy por la edición mexicana de la revista Hola!”
July 31, 2007
People En Español Names the Best And Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Tomás' Picks ] [ Press Releases ] [ Style ] [ Blogante Entertainment ]
Tags: America Ferrera, Ana de la Reguera, circulation, Dayanara Torres, Eva Longoria, Hollywood, Jennifer Lopez, Lucero, Marc Anthony, Maria Elena Salinas, Penelope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek, Ugly Betty, Univision“Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Penelope Cruz are named the best-dressed women in Hollywood in the new issue of PEOPLE en Español, which hits newsstands on July 30. Jennifer Lopez lands the number one spot while former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres (who was married to Jennifer’s husband, Marc Anthony), takes top honors in a readers poll on www.peopleenespanol.com. Other best dressed women include Ugly Betty star America Ferrera, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, and Nacho Libre leading-lady Ana de la Reguera.
And for fashionable men, the magazine picks Ricky Martin for his modern but elegant style, while actor Gael Garcia Bernal gets high marks for his bohemian fashions. Other best-dressed men include Brad Pit, David Beckman and Mexican actor Jaime Camil, (star of Univision’s version of Ugly Betty).
The issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines in the past year including Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and David Arquette. (page 59)
Hot trends for Fall: From fedoras hats to bulky watches and riding gloves, menswear is making a popular push this fall. PEOPLE en Español picks great items to play up a fall wardrobe. Plus: Metallics and bright colors are two hot trends for the season. Look for gold and sliver to pop up in bangles, shoes, clutches and nail polish. And bright colors make their way to dresses, jackets and accessories. (page 81)
Eight Fashions Must Haves. The eight fashion must-haves for fall include: mini dresses, colored jeans, boots (calf length and booties), clutches, big belts, heels oversized sunglasses and bangles””all items you can’t do without. (page 93)
Beauty Tips. The September issue of PEOPLE en Español also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today’s top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get Penelope Cruz’ luscious red lips, Eva Longoria’s silky skin or Salma Hayek’s perfect bangs. (page 111)
The Best Dressed 2007:
#1- Jennifer Lopez, Actress and singer
#2- Angelina Jollie, Actress
#3- Dayanara Torres, Former Miss Universe
#4- Marlene Favela, Mexican soap opera star
#5-Cameron Diaz, Actress
#6- Ana de la Reguera, Mexican actress
#7- Penelope Cruz, Spanish actress
#8- Lucero, Mexican actress
#9- America Ferrera, Actress
#10- Maria Elena Salinas, Univsion newscasterThe Worst Dressed:
Topping People en Español’s Worst Dressed List are: Paris Hilton, David Arquette and Britney Spears.For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty, check out this month’s PEOPLE en Español.
Other Stories in this Issue:
Hispanics Rebuild New Orleans:
Soon after hurricane Katrina destroyed the city, thousands of Hispanic families arrived in New Orleans in search of a better life. Today, these families have become the workforce behind the rebuilding of the metropolis, and are reshaping its racial demographic with hundreds of new Hispanic babies born daily. On the second anniversary of hurricane Katrina, PEOPLE en Español takes a look at five Hispanic families who open up about why they decided to make New Orleans home. (page 150)All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Español. And for daily news and scoops, please visit peopleenespanol.com for more news.
PEOPLE en Español was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the best-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Español’s guaranteed circulation is 500,000 and reaches six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Español delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit peopleenespanol.com””now available in English. “
July 13, 2007
The Weekly Review of the Best Hispanic & Latino News: July 9th - 12th, 2007
Filed under [ Hispanic News ]
Tags: activist, Barack Obama, bilingual, book, border, Cuisine, deportation, detention, detention center, family, Film, foreclosure, Guatemala, Guatemalan, Hillary Clinton, hispanic voters, La Raza, latin america, Lucero, LULAC, mariners, Mexico, NCLR, newspaper, population, radio, Raids, Santa Ana, Spain, Spanish-language, stereotypes, student, TheaterJuly 12, 2007Top Stories
Detention isolates illegal immigrants
Migrantless Arizona economic output would drop 8.2%
Arizona urges VD test for pregnant Hispanics - Rate of syphilis higher in Latinas, AZ statistics say
Burns says Hispanic demands for WWII film have been met
My Picks
3 Out Of The New Seven World Wonders Are Latino » VivirLatino
“Ask a Mexican!’ author out to break stereotypes - Gustavo Arellano
Immigrants Are Denied Marriage Licenses
Seattle Mariners powered by Latino force
Is Mexico paying for U.S. housing downturn?
Ken Burns versus the critics (well, “versus” might be a stretch, as might “critics”)
New report shows Latino churches key partner in fight against AIDS
Power of purse meets power of immigration law in suburb - Waukegan, Illinois
Reading between the words - Telling Tongues: A Latin@ Anthology on Language Experience
Did You Know
July 11, 2007Top Stories
Longtime Advocate for Immigrants Now Faces Deportation - Victor Toro
Murder Case Fails Against Immigrants in Pennsylvania City - Hazleton, Pennsylvannia
Spain’s Banco Popular to buy U.S. TotalBank for $300 mln
American Weapons Flood Mexico, Fueling Violence
Hillary Clinton, Obama and Sharpton headline Hispanic conference - La Raza’s conference in Miami
My Picks
English-language Newspapers Still Dont Recognize Latinos as Part of Their Core Readership
Mexican mega-mushroom a savoury stunner (you have to see the picture)
Comedian goes from Iraq to Nile - Frank Lucero
Puerto Rico’s turning out Caribs best - in terms of food
It has a familiar ring to it: “Driving while brown’
Simpáticos no more? Americans and Hispanics have been amigos for ages. Now were not sure
Add slam dunks to the long list of Dominican sports feats - Al Horford
U.S. set to name Latin coach as technical director
Family, friends remember brutalized teen - David Ritcheson
Did You Know
Did You Know? Advertisers spent $123 million in 2006 on Hispanic media in Chicago
July 10, 2007Top Stories
Mexican migrants fly home under voluntary repatriation program
La Raza moves to mobilize Hispanic voters - Miami
Latino advocates look for political payback
Hispanics expected to be California’s majority by 2042
My Picks
Ancient Americans Liked It Hot: Mexican Cuisine Traced To 1,500 Years Ago
Spain: Women demand a running of the cows
Uncertainty as Arizona immigrants await crackdown
Passion for theater shapes Garcia household - Teatro en Miami Corp
Latino students need civic support
Hispanic women face great heart risk
Grant supports Latina filmmakers
Migrant-bill backlash targets talk radio
Being born in the USA may not be good for Hispanic health
LA Galaxy’s Latino fans ready to fete Beckham
Did You Know
July 9, 2007Top Stories
Latino communities cope with rise in Alzheimers cases
Los Angeles mayor’s infidelity costs him Latina support
School Expects Hispanic Student Majority In Fall - 1st in Alabama’s history
Latinos growing clout has seized candidates notice
Turmoil in Tulsa: The illegal immigration wreck
Live From Arkansas, Utah News in Spanish
Hispanic groups push Santa Ana to adopt sanctuary designation - California
Chicago Activist Discovers Hispanic Youth Harshly “Treated” at Indiana Detention Center
My Picks
Spanish newscast starts today - The first in the Pacific Northwest - (kind of hard to believe)
Richardson Ranks Second in TV Advertising Race
Hispanic impact on e-tail is growing
Kansas Hispanic activist says he’ll return to Mexico
Hispanics give new life to citys Scouting program - Lawrence, Massachusetts
Latino Christians: A Branding Exodus?
Did You Know
July 11, 2007
Comedian goes from Iraq to Nile - Frank Lucero
Filed under [ Entertainment ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Tomás' Picks ] [ People ]
Tags: Lucero“Last fall, California comedian Frank Lucero spent a month in Iraq and Afghanistan entertaining U.S. troops.
“It was an experience of a lifetime. Ill never forget it,” Lucero said. “It was awesome to be out there with those guys, make them laugh and give them a little taste of home. When it got rough, I just pictured these guys out there for six months to a year. We were only out there for a month.”"
June 11, 2007
AOL Latino Debuts Fashionista, a New Fashion Online Reality Show
Filed under [ Hispanic News ] [ Internet ] [ Press Releases ] [ Style ]
Tags: AOL Latino, bilingual, blog, Dayanara Torres, judge, Lucero, mark lopez“AOL Latino, the leading bilingual portal for U.S. Hispanics, today announced the premiere of a new interactive online reality series called “Fashionista” (www.aollatino.com) where contestants will compete to be named the top Latino fashion designer. The winner will have the opportunity to design a red carpet gown for actress/model and ex Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. The winner will also showcase his designs in the pages of a leading Hispanic magazine. Mercury Milan will be the exclusive sponsor of the program.
“AOL Latino prides itself in being able to create innovative multiplatform bilingual programming targeted to today’s Hispanic,” said Mark Lopez, publisher, AOL Latino. “We are thrilled to partner with Mercury Milan to offer fashionistas the chance to showcase their talent to a nationwide online audience, and provide users the chance to pick the next Oscar de la Renta or Carolina Herrera.”
“The Fashionista program is a continuation of Mercury’s fashion strategy. We know that our Mercury Milan target is keenly interested in fashion and this is a real Hispanic passion point,” said Dave Rodriguez, multicultural marketing manager, Ford Lincoln Mercury. “Partnering with AOL Latino and offering this program digitally, is right in tune with our customers and the excitement of fashion.”
To kick off the competition, AOL Latino’s fashion editors picked the Top 20 designers from hundreds of submissions from up-and-coming Latino fashion designers. AOL Latino users will be able to vote for their favorites, ultimately selecting the five semifinalists. The ultimate winner will be chosen by a panel of judges including Torres and leading LA fashion designer Eduardo Lucero.
As part of the program, contestants will have the opportunity to create and manage their own Web pages using AOL Latino’s social networking service, Latino AIM Pages (http://latino.aimpages.com). Each page will include headshots, photos, bios, updates and blog entries. “
April 10, 2007
Pedro Infante still towers over Mexico
Filed under [ Hispanic News ] [ Musica ]
Tags: blog, HIV, Lucero, Mexico“Fifty years on, Pedro Infante remains an icon of Mexican popular culture. Few artists have reached the heights that Infante did in movies and music.
Now comes a new Pedro Infante tribute CD, titled “Homenaje a Pedro Infante - 50 Aniversario,” that includes some of his classics such as “Amorcito corazon,” “Cien anos,” “Yo no fui,” and others.
The list of artists includes Kumbia All Starz, Intocable, Lucero, Ricardo Montaner, Pepe Aguilar, Mijares, Lila Downs, among others who pay tribute to the ranchera legend.”
I want this album
March 30, 2007
Deanna Lucero Receives Cesar E. Chavez Leadership - Denver
Filed under [ Hispanic News ] [ Latinas ] [ Colorado ] [ Denver ]
Tags: Lucero“Deanna Lucero, a loan guarantee specialist with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD, received the second annual Region VIII Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Award March 21, 2006.
At the Cesar E. Chavez Leade